The “FRIENDS OF FAPPCA” was founded in 2013 in pursuing the mission and success of the “FRIENDS OF FAPPCA”. This Club represents an impressive heritage of TEN years of talented and caring friends serving this community. Proceeds of this event will benefit the various projects of The FRIENDS OF FAPPCA, designed to provide opportunity for non-press members to assist the community by getting involved in supporting the ideals, objectives, projects, and activities of the Press Club of California, which include helping the young and struggling journalists and photographers.
On Sunday, January 29th, the “FRIENDS OF FAPCCA (Press Club)” held its 10-year Anniversary at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Whittier, hosted by Ramona Marie Soriano. The gala was attended by over 250 guests in their elegant formal evening attire in royal blue or silver color. Haydee Gallardo, a composer and award winning singer led the StarSpangled Banner, and Amber Venaglia, a ten-year old talented recipient of many singing and outstanding youth achievement awards, rendered the Filipino National Anthem. Invocation, led by Monet Atienza Mural, followed.
Ms. Cora Aragon Soriano gave Welcome Remarks and acknowledged the distinguished guests. Thelma Calabio, The Friends of FAPCCA founder, introduced the guest of honor, Hon. Consul General Ed Badajos, who gave a very impressive Inspirational speech.
Hon. Consul General Badajos installed the newly-elected Friends of FAPCCA Officers and Board of Directors, assisted by Founder Thelma Calabio and Lissa. Pacheco Chow, FAPCCA President Elect. Ms. Corazon Soriano, newly installed President of FAPCCA gave an acceptance speech. The cutting of the 10-year Anniversary Cake followed.
Gloria Wangdali Zubair, Membership Chair, gave a brief overview of the benefits of Friends of FAPCCA membership. The newly installed FRIENDS OF FAPCCA President, Ms. Corazon Soriano, performed the Candles and Roses Induction Ceremony of 13 New Members.
In between the Installation of the officers and directors and the Induction Ceremony, The Jazzers performed the Broadway Classic Dance, and LE CHIC performed the Egyptian Dance.
Thank you to our sponsors: Margie del Rosario Canlobo, Jeanette Espenida, and Anna Lyra Venaglia.
Ramona Marie Soriano, the Mistress of Ceremonies, thanked everyone for the opportunity of serving as emcee. Margie Canlobo, Board of Directors Chair, gave the Closing Remarks, and thanked all the distinguished guests, board members and sponsors for their support. Guests dancing followed. n
